Software services major Infosys has terminated 240 entry-level trainees who failed to clear internal assessments, according to emails reviewed by Moneycontrol. The development comes at a time when the IT firm is grappling with weak demand and has forecast a modest revenue growth of 0–3% for FY25.
The affected employees were part of the “Generic Foundation Training Program” and had been given three attempts, along with extra preparation time, mock tests, and doubt-clearing sessions. The April 18 email stated that those who did not meet the qualifying criteria would not continue in the apprenticeship program.
Infosys is offering outplacement support and two upskilling pathways—one focused on Information Technology fundamentals and another preparing trainees for roles in the BPM sector. Training will be offered through NIIT and UpGrad, and those who complete the courses may reapply to Infosys BPM.
Trainees will receive one month of pay, accommodation, and travel allowance from the Mysuru training campus to Bengaluru or their hometowns. Similar options are now also available to over 300 trainees impacted by the February layoffs.
On April 17, around 730 trainees appeared for their final assessment, while another batch is scheduled to take the test next week. Earlier in March, Infosys also let go of 30–45 trainees from its Mysuru campus under similar circumstances.
Most affected employees were recruited as System Engineers or Digital Specialist Engineers after a long wait, having graduated during the pandemic and onboarded in October 2024. The hiring delays were largely due to macroeconomic headwinds that led clients to pause spending on tech projects.
Despite the challenging environment, Infosys announced plans to onboard 20,000 freshers this fiscal year, up from over 15,000 last year. However, the latest layoffs reflect a continued emphasis on training performance and readiness in a constrained market.
